Financial Controller - Finance

Title:                Financial Controller
Department:   Operations (Finance team)    
Location:        Abbotsford, BC (hybrid remote work option negotiable)
Reports to:     Executive Director of Operations + Analytics
Position type: Permanent Full-Time (40 hours per week) 

Power to Change  is now a certified Best Christian Workplace!
We are a non-profit movement that invites others on a mission to help others to know Jesus and experience His power to change the world.  Would you like to be part of a Christ-centred community that helps you grow professionally and spiritually?

About the Team

As part of the Operations department of P2C’s Central Services, the Finance team provides support to all P2C staff and ministries. Together, the team contributes to the fulfillment of P2C’s mission by providing thorough, accurate accounting and processing of all financial transactions. The Financial Controller leads the Finance team and is part of the team that gives leadership to the Operations department.

About the Role

The Financial Controller is responsible for achieving the following objectives:

1) Leadership

• • All Finance team staff are working to their strengths, motivated, and equipped for their roles through helpful feedback, regular supervisory meetings, and the annual staff objectives and development cycle 
  • There is continual improvement to efficiencies and internal processes of the Finance team, leading to optimal support for P2C’s ministries
  • The financial managers from each ministry or Central team are consulted regularly to facilitate strong collaboration
  • All efforts and results of the Finance team are accomplished accurately and on time, resulting in a thorough and consistent month-end closing
  • Faith-filled spiritual leadership is given to the Finance team through weekly devotionals and team prayer times
  • Effective leadership of P2C’s Operations department and Central Services, more broadly, is fully supported by the Financial Controller’s active participation in regular leadership meetings

2) Financial Management

• • Cash flow is managed and optimized
  • A strong system of internal controls is maintained and updated to mitigate risk and ensure excellence in accounting standards
  • Any forthcoming changes to compliance standards are communicated to the Executive Leadership Team with proposed policy updates
  • Existing financial policies are regularly reviewed and updated
  • Systems are in place that prevent errors in data collection and calculations
  • The annual budget cycle is well-execute, including regular updates (typically quarterly), projections 

3) Financial Reporting

• • High-level financial reports and analysis on P2C’s consolidated budget are provided on time each month to the Executive Leadership Team
  • Annual financial statements and year-end regulatory filings are prepared and submitted on time 
  • Any inquiries from regulatory auditors are met in a timely and professional manner

4) Other Responsibilities

• • Active participation in weekly corporate chapel and semi-annual prayer days
  • Special projects as assigned by Executive Director of Operations + Analytics
    

About You

• You have a recognized accounting designation (CPA) 
• You have proven ability to develop and mentor teams you have led
• You have at least 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar role or in a public accounting firm
• You have experience supporting an Executive team and a Board of Directors
• You have strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting standards for non-profit organizations
• You have a strong working knowledge of Excel and Google Suite
• You are able to learn multiple systems and understand their interaction
• You have effective problem-solving and time-management skills
• You have strong effective communication and people skills
• You have experience working in a Christian charity in Canada (preferred)
• You have knowledge of fund accounting / non-profit accounting (preferred)
• You have experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (preferred)

What We Offer Our Staff

• Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits (if 25+ hours a week)
• Health Care Spending Account  
• Group RRSP contribution options with up to 3.5% matching after 1 year of employment
• Access to our Employment Assistant Program (EAP) (if 25+ hours a week)
• Paid vacation
• Free registration for FamilyLife Weekend Getaway
• Extra vacation week from Christmas to New Year
• Weekly Chapel services
• Semi-annual Day of Prayer participation
• Discounts at our Resource Centre

We thank all applicants for their interest in Power to Change; however, only candidates who closely match the requirements will be contacted directly.  Power to Change requires that all staff have a pre-existing belief and demonstration of lifestyle as outlined in the P2C Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith and abide by the biblical principles outlined in these documents. As a religious order, all staff are expected to participate in weekly chapels and other ministry prayer times. Candidates who are selected may be required to complete a background check.

To view more career opportunities at Power to Change, please visit www.p2c.com/careers.
 

The mission of Power to Change is to further the movements of Christian evangelism and discipleship. All Power to Change staff members and volunteers work collectively to further this overall religious mission. The successful candidate for this position must have a pre-existing belief and demonstration of lifestyle as outlined in the Power to Change Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith. The successful candidate must agree to, sign and, in all good conscience abide by the biblical principles outlined by these documents. It is a prerequisite of employment at Power to Change that any and all staff members and volunteers sign and abide by these documents throughout their course of involvement at Power to Change. For a copy of the Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith, please contact Human Resources.